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Aerial view of mangrove island surrounded by structure
Living Shorelines Protect Baby Birds
March 29, 2023 — Audubon and partners have built a more resilient future for coastal habitat in Tampa Bay.
A brown and white wading bird standing in reeds
American Bitterns Rely on Wetlands
March 22, 2023 — Some of these secretive marsh birds make their winter homes at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Great egrets in a nest
In 2021, the Everglades Experienced its Second-highest Nesting Effort for Many Wading Bird Species in 80 Years
March 13, 2023 — Are restoration and conservation efforts improving the health of the Everglades? The birds tell us.
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February 2023 Rainfall and Water Levels
March 10, 2023 — We recorded about one-tenth of an inch of rain at the Sanctuary in February 2023.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
A fire burning in the forest.
Safety Corner: Protect Your Home and Wildlife During Wildfire Season
March 10, 2023 — With the winter dry season in full swing, residents and visitors are encouraged to be wildfire-ready.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
Sarasota Audubon Nature Center
March 09, 2023
Bald Eagle in flight.
EagleWatch Celebrates 30 Years of Raptor Conservation
March 07, 2023 — EagleWatch celebrates 30 years of eagle conservation, a major milestone for the program and for Florida’s Bald Eagle population.
Scene of a beach with a tiny nest of eggs.
Beach Bird Nesting Season is Already Underway in the Panhandle
March 06, 2023 — Staff spotted the first Snowy Plover nest on Dog Island on February 21, 2023
A smiling man in camouflage
From Guyana to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: Photography as a Gateway to Conservation
February 28, 2023 — Becoming a wildlife photographer wasn’t his first dream, but it became a dream job.
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
A Florida Scrub-Jay perches on a branch against clear sky.
Jay Watch Group Receives Volunteer Award from the Florida State Park Foundation
February 28, 2023 — The team of volunteers monitors Florida Scrub-Jays at Highlands Hammock State Park.